A moment passed and Jonas continued to press his foot against Alex's chest. Apparently, he felt no need to ease Alex's pain when anger and logic were at war in his mind. He fell silent, and Alex's string of defenses seemed to fall on deaf ears.Still, Alex did not give up. His life hung in the balance, and all he could do was plead as pitifully as he could. Forget dignity and shame; his life was more important than anything else.“Please, Sir, think about it. I could never betray you because my life and death depend on you.”Alex continued to express all reasonable thoughts to convince Jonas that his loyalty should not be questioned. He had done everything for Jonas, and he would like to remind him of that. Fortunately, his efforts began to pay off as Jonas' face gradually relaxed.It seemed that Jonas' logic was able to calm the emotions that had taken over him. The tension on his face slowly disappeared and Alex didn't want to waste this opportunity.Alex stood up quickly. With gasp
The sound of a kiss was immediately met with a sigh from Andreas. Immediately, his chest rose and fell with frozen breath as an unsatisfied expression appeared as Vlora pushed him to break the kiss that had just deepened.Vlora moved away. Both hands were raised and without saying anything, she went straight for the buttons of Andreas' shirt. With a gesture of impatience, she unbuttoned them one by one.Andreas swallowed hard. He felt a distinct scratch from Vlora's nails on his chest, no doubt done on purpose to set him on fire. His jaw clenched, and he did not mind at all when Vlora's lips landed after the shirt had come off.Eyes closed. Andreas' moan vibrated through his chest. But much to his disappointment, Vlora pulled away just as he was beginning to lose himself in the moment.Andreas opened his eyes. He wanted to complain, but was startled by Vlora's next move. Suddenly and unexpectedly, Vlora's slender fingers moved quickly and pushed him. He fell backwards and landed direc
“So, you don't mind if I leave on a Sunday night?” Andreas asked as her breathing gradually returned. He gently stroked Vlora's damp back, then tilted his face a little to inhale Vlora's soft scent.Andreas shouldn't have done that. It turned out that the scent of Vlora's hair was like a historian, eager to remind him of moments of pleasure. He found himself dreaming again of Vlora moving sensually on top of him.Andreas closed his eyes and tried to push the sensual memory away. As tempting as a second round might be, he didn't want to neglect the energy he needed to restore and the answers he would get later.“No.”Vlora's firm and direct answer diverted Andreas' thoughts. Now he was more interested in something else than thinking about a second round.“I never thought you could be worried or even jealous.”Vlora's body tensed. Andreas noticed, but a moment later Vlora pulled away to look at him.“You are my husband, Reas. That makes sense. Where else would you spend your time?”Andr
For Andreas, there was nothing better than getting a call from Noelle that Monday morning. He could guess what Noelle was going to talk about. Even without Noelle telling him, he could anticipate it, but that didn't mean he wasn't excited. On the contrary, he was even more excited.Things were heating up. Shareholders were pushing for a change in the CEO. It was not surprising, especially considering the chaotic situation Andreas remembered from Saturday night with Alex.Poor Alex. He must have endured the pain as Jonas' outlet. Ck, so pathetic.Andreas shook his head. He sympathized with Alex's situation, but he couldn't help smiling ironically.“So...”Noelle's voice interrupted Andreas' thoughts about Alex. He focused on the conversation again.“... how about it, Reas? When exactly are you going to take over Progun? Everyone is pushing for a change of CEO.”Andreas chuckled. Noelle's tone and words implied that she was no longer patient.“Oh God, Nana. Just wait a little longer. Du
Andreas continued to enjoy his daily routine of dropping off and picking up Vlora. For example, on this particular morning, just like every other morning, their journey was accompanied by varied conversations, with different topics each day.Andreas vividly remembered a few days ago when they were discussing the planet Pluto. They were discussing the reasons for its exclusion from the solar system's roster of planets and the considerations for its possible reinstatement. It was a trivial argument, and the result would not be useful for anything.But that was the beauty of it. Andreas enjoyed such discussions, and fortunately Vlora responded in a similar manner. In fact, at another point, their conversation seamlessly shifted to Lady Gaga, who happened to be playing on the radio station Vlora had selected. The discussion flowed so naturally that before they realized it, the topic had shifted to designer Tex Saverio.It may seem silly, but discussing a variety of topics was exactly the
A tiring day. Vlora felt more exhausted than usual, maybe because of the work piled up or because of her recent lack of rest.“Nana asked me something earlier.”Andreas' voice startled Vlora when it suddenly appeared. She turned to find Andreas following her into the dressing room, as if he couldn't wait for her in the bedroom.Vlora's casual clothes had been discarded, replaced by a comfortable nightgown. She closed the wardrobe door and wondered if something had happened that day to make Andreas strike up a conversation in the dressing room.Vlora was sure that something was wrong. Judging from their time together, she found Andreas to be a patient man, controlled and never in a hurry, as if he knew that waiting was not a bad thing.Vlora was not wrong in her assessment. That's the way Andreas usually was. But there were exceptions to everything, and this was the case with Andreas. He could have waited for Vlora to get dressed in the bedroom, leaning against the bed and relaxing wit
Vlora lifted her body gently for a moment. She lingered on Andreas' chest, then looked into his eyes. She didn't say anything, but kissed Andreas' lips tenderly.Their eyes closed simultaneously. Both absorbed in the moment, and when the kiss ended, Vlora smiled.“Actually, earlier I was questioning the purpose of having a lazy chair here.”Andreas smiled too, his lips curling in amusement. He stroked Vlora's cheek and asked, “Now?”“Now I know that the lazy chair has another function besides just being lazy.”Andreas' amused smile turned into a laugh. Then he took Vlora in his arms when they decided to move from there. Vlora's legs encircled Andreas' waist, and her hands were draped around his neck. Together they walked to the inviting bed.*Not a day went by without restlessness for Jonas. Every morning, as soon as he woke up, he reached for his phone. He checked the stock quotes and the latest news, especially when it came to the names of the majority shareholders.Bryan had indee
Unlike usual, Andreas found himself waking up earlier than Vlora, considering it was a workday. He saw Vlora still lying next to him when he opened his eyes. The intention to wake her was there, but he refrained. He decided to let Vlora sleep a little longer and wake her later, after he had finished his shower.But Andreas was not quite sure. He guessed that Vlora would be awake by the time he finished his shower, but he was wrong.Andreas finished his shower, and strangely enough, Vlora was still sleeping. So, he approached Vlora with a puzzled expression that made his forehead wrinkle. It seemed that this was the first time in their marriage that he had seen Vlora wake up late. Vlora and her disciplined nature had really impressed him.“Vlo.”Andreas sat down on the edge of the bed. He wanted to wake her, but instead he felt something strange in Vlora's body. Vlora's temperature was warmer than usual.A fever?Andreas touched Vlora's forehead and it seemed that he was not wrong. Vlo
Many say that the first year of marriage often brings trials. As a result, many choose to give up. But there are also those who make it through, including Andreas and Vlora. They have shown the world that nothing is impossible if you stay together and support each other. Days have passed. Countless rainy seasons have made them sick together, and countless droughts have made them thirsty together. In essence, they have gone through these seasons together. Like that night, exactly five minutes before the clock struck seven, a car drove through the gates of the Sanders' house. The car drove on and stopped in the driveway. The driver had a handsome face, and upon closer inspection, he might have been about twenty-four years old. His appearance was stylish, but his expression was irritated. He let out a long sigh. “Oh, really? Are you really serious, Gerrya?” A young and beautiful woman sat in the passenger seat. She nodded as she unbuckled her seatbelt. “Of course, I'm serious, Nick.
Andreas had a firm belief about marriage: choosing the right partner ensures a successful marriage. He felt this when he looked at Vlora's face. He entered the room and Vlora greeted him with a smile. Time had passed, and by now Andreas realized that it would be impossible for him to stand tall and fearless without Vlora by his side. The storms of sadness and rage that pressed upon him were too powerful to face alone. Andreas was lucky. He had Vlora, and he was confident that such luck would never come twice. Vlora cupped Andreas' cheeks. Without saying a word, they communicated through their intense gazes. They plunged into the depths of each other's hearts, and it felt incredibly beautiful. Andreas' hand rose. He caressed Vlora's hand on his cheek. He immersed himself in the feeling of love that flowed through every fiber of his being, convinced that this feeling would remain unchanged as time passed. Always the same, and even identical to that day when Vlora had comforted him in
Lydia was truly hysterical when she received the news that Jonas had been arrested by the police. She immediately contacted Bryan and it didn't take long for Bryan to arrive with a flushed face. “Bryan, Jonas.” Bryan and Lydia did not waste any time. They went straight to the police station, but Jonas was being interrogated, so they couldn't meet him. The lawyer was ready. He would be with Jonas throughout the trial. But it wouldn't be an easy task. “This is a complex case, sir.” Bryan tried to calm the shocked Lydia with the lawyer's words and then asked, “What do you mean?” “Mr. Andreas must have gathered all the evidence to implicate Mr. Jonas long ago. There are allegations of embezzlement of company funds, illegal collaboration, and the latest is an attempted rape of Mrs. Vlora.” Bryan could barely breathe and Lydia screamed hysterically. They both panicked at the possibility of terrible things happening to Jonas. “Bryan, please. Get Jonas out of here.” Bryan rubbed his f
Not a sound could be heard. Not even the light breeze made a traceable whisper. Everything was silent, but not in a cold way, but with a warmth that only Andreas and Vlora could feel. Minutes passed. Andreas lifted his hand and reached for Vlora's hand, which was tending to the wound on his face. He held Vlora's fingers with the utmost gentleness, and Vlora's gaze shifted to his eyes. Two pairs of eyes met. They stared at each other. For a moment they were silent. Then Andreas tried to swallow the bitterness and gathered his courage. “Vlo—” “It's going to be okay, Reas,” Vlora quickly interrupted before Andreas could finish. She smiled weakly. “We'll get through this.” Andreas took a deep breath. Heat surged through his chest and the air felt like it was on fire. But when he looked into Vlora's clear eyes, the fire was replaced by a crushing pain. His heart felt squeezed, painfully. “Thank you, Vlo.” Andreas realized how lucky he was to have Vlora. He couldn't imagine what would
Vlora fidgeted restlessly, tears and sighs alternating on her smooth face. She was uncomfortable, so Noelle, along with Amanda and Vian, quickly approached.“Vlo.”“Vlora.”Amanda held Vlora. She gently woke her daughter-in-law, and soon Vlora's eyes opened bright and alert.“Reas.”Amanda reassured Vlora. “Vlora.”Vlora turned her head. She saw all of them there, but she noticed that Andreas was not there.“Mama, where's Reas?”Vian approached and helped Vlora to stand up. Then he went to prepare a glass of water.“Andreas went home for a moment, but he'll be back soon.”Vian handed Vlora the drink. Only then did she notice how dry her throat was. It did not take her long to finish the glass.“You just rest, Vlo,” Noelle said with a reassuring expression. “I will wake you when Andreas arrives.”Confused, Vlora shook her head. Her eyes blinked like a confused person. “No. I will wait for Andreas.”They all took a deep breath. The three of them understood that Andreas was indeed the on
Andreas was on the verge of despair when he arrived home. He saw that Jonas' car was still parked, and without wasting any time, he quickly got out of the car, entered the house, and heard the terrible sounds.“Vlora!”The horrible sight shocked Andreas. Vlora was lying on the floor in a pitiful state, her clothes disheveled and her body covered in bruises.Andreas' panic turned to fear. His heart seemed to stop when he saw the blood running down Vlora's legs. His breath caught and he realized something—blood could never be a good sign.Something terrible had happened to Vlora, and Andreas knew exactly who was responsible. It was Jonas.Andreas looked up and saw Jonas frozen. When their eyes met, Jonas became aware of the situation.Jonas rushed down the stairs, ran and fled.Andreas resisted the urge to go after Jonas. Vlora's safety was more important, and luckily Frans arrived just in time.“Sir.”Andreas looked at Frans blankly. “Help me, Frans. Vlora. Sh-she.”His tongue was tied
A soft knock echoed, and a moment later Desmon entered with a servant. They served breakfast while Vlora leaned back and tried to relax.“Did Andreas ask you to call the doctor?”Desmon nodded. “Yes, madam. The doctor will probably be here in an hour.”“I think there's no need to call the doctor. So please cancel it.”“No need to call the doctor?” Desmon repeated, trying to be reassuring. “Shouldn't you be examined? I think Master is concerned about your health.”“I'm fine, just a little tired. Everything will be fine after some rest.”Desmon looked hesitant, but he couldn't argue. He nodded and said, “Very well, madam. I'll excuse myself, and if you need anything, please call me.”“Thank you, and...” Vlora paused for a moment, turning her attention to the servant behind Desmon. “...I'd like you to stay here.”Desmon walked away, leaving the servant behind. Vlora waited until the bedroom door was completely closed before she spoke.“I want you to buy some testpacks.”The servant's eye
Unlike usual, Andreas found himself waking up earlier than Vlora, considering it was a workday. He saw Vlora still lying next to him when he opened his eyes. The intention to wake her was there, but he refrained. He decided to let Vlora sleep a little longer and wake her later, after he had finished his shower.But Andreas was not quite sure. He guessed that Vlora would be awake by the time he finished his shower, but he was wrong.Andreas finished his shower, and strangely enough, Vlora was still sleeping. So, he approached Vlora with a puzzled expression that made his forehead wrinkle. It seemed that this was the first time in their marriage that he had seen Vlora wake up late. Vlora and her disciplined nature had really impressed him.“Vlo.”Andreas sat down on the edge of the bed. He wanted to wake her, but instead he felt something strange in Vlora's body. Vlora's temperature was warmer than usual.A fever?Andreas touched Vlora's forehead and it seemed that he was not wrong. Vlo
Vlora lifted her body gently for a moment. She lingered on Andreas' chest, then looked into his eyes. She didn't say anything, but kissed Andreas' lips tenderly.Their eyes closed simultaneously. Both absorbed in the moment, and when the kiss ended, Vlora smiled.“Actually, earlier I was questioning the purpose of having a lazy chair here.”Andreas smiled too, his lips curling in amusement. He stroked Vlora's cheek and asked, “Now?”“Now I know that the lazy chair has another function besides just being lazy.”Andreas' amused smile turned into a laugh. Then he took Vlora in his arms when they decided to move from there. Vlora's legs encircled Andreas' waist, and her hands were draped around his neck. Together they walked to the inviting bed.*Not a day went by without restlessness for Jonas. Every morning, as soon as he woke up, he reached for his phone. He checked the stock quotes and the latest news, especially when it came to the names of the majority shareholders.Bryan had indee